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Section 8 and 15 affidavit

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A quick definition of Section 8 and 15 affidavit:

Section 8 and 15 affidavit: This is a legal document that combines two different types of statements, called affidavits. The first statement, called a Section 8 affidavit, is used to show that a trademark is still being used in commerce. The second statement, called a Section 15 affidavit, is used to show that a trademark has become well-known and has a strong reputation. By combining these two statements into one document, a trademark owner can save time and money when renewing their trademark registration.

A more thorough explanation:

A Section 8 and 15 Affidavit is a legal document that is used in trademark registration. It is a declaration made by the trademark owner or someone authorized to act on their behalf, stating that the trademark is being used in commerce and that the owner has a bona fide intention to continue using the trademark in commerce.

The Section 8 part of the affidavit is used to show that the trademark has been in use for at least five years since the registration date. The Section 15 part of the affidavit is used to show that the trademark has become distinctive and has acquired secondary meaning in the minds of consumers.

For example, if a company registered a trademark for their product "XYZ" in 2010, they would need to file a Section 8 and 15 Affidavit in 2015 to show that they have been using the trademark continuously for the past five years and that it has become well-known among consumers.

Another example would be if a company registered a trademark for their logo in 2012, they would need to file a Section 8 and 15 Affidavit in 2017 to show that the logo has been in use for at least five years and has become distinctive in the minds of consumers.

These examples illustrate how a Section 8 and 15 Affidavit is used to maintain the validity of a trademark registration and to show that the trademark is still being used in commerce and has become well-known among consumers.

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15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
shaquilleoatmeal
15:52
While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol
babycat
15:52
there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago
shaquilleoatmeal
15:53
smh
glovediedthisishismom
15:53
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shaquilleoatmeal
15:56
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15:56
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babycat
15:56
shaq how did your date with Uber girl go?
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15:57
OMG I LOVE SWEETGREEN
shaquilleoatmeal
15:57
lmaooo oh man i gotta find a way to make a long story short - sg it is ! What do you guys usually get? I'm tired of my same old same old
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15:57
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15:57
their salmon is good too
shaquilleoatmeal
15:58
@babycat: you gonna be on later tonight? i gotta get home, shower, and then I can hop back on and give you the break down lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:58
i dont know how much i trust salmon from quick take out spots so i've never tried it there. Harvest bowl is OG and always good for when you need a quick decision
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15:59
that's so fair. i love their roasted sweet potatoes and spicy cashew dressing--highly recommend
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